With my two different experiences, I stayed in two different types of residences. Being away from home for an extended period of time can be a little nerve-wracking, even for the most adventurous of souls. Home means a lot of different things to different people. Often times, studying abroad can be someone’s first taste of leaving home so it is important to weight the options.
Read MoreTell me a story about a traveler who cannot travel. I’ve heard so many sad sentiments about the inability to travel and I share those woes with my fellow travelers. Granted, I have to acknowledge the pandemic, the severity of this era, and its very real effects on citizens of the world, aside from our inability to travel. Working in healthcare, it’s been very real and hits too close to home. I mourn too for the lost lives and to do my part, I’ve grounded myself for over a year and a half.
Read MoreAshley Ellis-Alleyne is an all around maverick. She acts, dances, day trades, and is a flight attendant for a major airline. She has her own youtube channel Soaring with Ashley where she dives deep into this fascinating world. She’s taken time out to answer some of our questions.
Read MoreI went to school and worked at my internship, living a quiet existence. I was rather alone and part of me relished in that solitude. I read. I wrote. I soaked in the London mist. I felt it was a "writerly" place, all solemn and gray. I had days when I went out to explore. I had days when I stayed in to watch junk on the television and did some writing. It felt perfect, all of it.
Read MoreTransportation is unique in Venice. You can get most anywhere by walking. You get to other islands by boat. There are boat stations sprinkled along the island edges. For newbies, it's daunting to figure out which boats are which. Once you become an expert at spotting your mode of transportation, navigating Venice will be easy.
Read MoreIs a cruise the way to go? A hunk of steel floating on the ocean, carrying thousands of people. We certainly hear horror stories of ships sinking and passengers getting norovirus. It seems fun in the commercials, but realistically, vacation time is limited and money is limited. A lot of you want to know, should I take a cruise?
Read MoreHow to Plan a Eurotrip Worth Your While. 11 Cities in 16 days!
Read MoreMerriam Webster says to travel is to journey. I will be the first to admit that travel is a privilege. If I did not reside on American soil, most of the world would not be open to me. It was only during junior year of undergraduate studies that I made my first journey to Europe and I caught a bad case of wanderlust.
Read MoreMy journey begins with a yearning to see a destination. Maybe I'm craving sand and piña coladas. Maybe I'm dreaming of walking along rivers. Maybe I want to see a cathedral or a museum. When I was younger, travel was a dream that was a bit out of reach. We were a poor family but my
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